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Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is very different from acute compartment syndrome. From time to time we encounter the exertional type of compartment syndrome at our clinic, so it’s probably a good idea to distinguish between the two conditions for some of our readers. What is Compartment Syndrome? Various muscular areas of our body are sectioned…

It seems that over the last decade more and more research is being published on the role of the scapula (shoulder blade) in athletic shoulder injuries. Perhaps it is safe to say that in the past, most of the research was focused on the more obvious, common structures that get damaged in the shoulder as…

Ligaments are tissues in our body that are found around joints. They are different from muscles or tendons since they do not initiate any form of movement. Instead, ligaments are passive structures that provide support, stability and protection for our joints. Unfortunately, ligaments can be injured. What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? The term “sprain” usually refers to ligament…

Frozen shoulder is a relatively common condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s life. A person with a true frozen shoulder usually experiences a significant loss of motion and experiences a significant amount of pain. About Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder affects approximately 2-5% of the population. Also called adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder…

Fascia. Many of you have likely heard this term used more and more over recent years. This is perhaps due to the surge of new research on the topic and therefore the renewed interest within the manual medicine community. What is Fascia? Fascia can be defined as a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue…

The incidence of injury among distance runners is estimated to be between 37-56%. Of these, pain in the area of the patellofemoral joint (near the “knee-cap”) is one of the most common complaints. Thankfully, some recent research has uncovered some of the risk factors for this condition. Patellofemoral Syndrome Risk Factors Traditionally, it has been…